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Patent EP-1357040-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROURA ADELL SERGI
IPC: B65B69/00
Filed: 2003-03-21
Granted: 2006-04-26
Abstract: The gripping means comprises in a single retaining frame (1) a plurality of gripper units (2,3,4) for gripping the bottles (5,6,7) to be emptied, each of which units comprises, mating with the lateral profile of a bottle, a fixed member (9) and a movable member (8), capable of fitting round a part of the outer surface of the bottle to be emptied, each of the gripper units having associated with it a device (11) for piercing the bottle, equipped with means for the introduction of an expulsion gas and drainage of the contents of the bottle, and also an optical sensor (17) for checking the presence of the bottle and checking whether there are contents therein. <IMAGE>The gripping means comprises in a single retaining frame (1) a plurality of gripper units (2,3,4) for gripping the bottles (5,6,7) to be emptied, each of which units comprises, mating with the lateral profile of a bottle, a fixed member (9) and a movable member (8), capable of fitting round a part of the outer surface of the bottle to be emptied, each of the gripper units having associated with it a device (11) for piercing the bottle, equipped with means for the introduction of an expulsion gas and drainage of the contents of the bottle, and also an optical sensor (17) for checking the presence of the bottle and checking whether there are contents therein. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1495101-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FRY ALAN JOHN
IPC: C11D11/00
Filed: 2003-03-14
Granted: 2007-10-10
Abstract: A heat activated fabric treatment composition comprises from 3 to 75 wt % of one or more fabric treatment active ingredients, from 10 to 50 wt % of water, from 5 to 40 wt % of an oil and optionally from 2 to 30 wt % of a nonionic surfactant. The composition is provided in a dispensing device which, in use, is attached to the internal panel of a tumble dryer.
Patent EP-1604006-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VELO SPA
IPC: C12G1/032
Filed: 2003-03-14
Granted: 2007-12-05
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (2) for sprinkling with a jet of must (M) the marc hat (V) in a fermentation tank (1) for the so-called "vinification-into-red" process. The apparatus is adapted to be mounted on the top portion (11) of the tank (1) and comprises a nozzle provided at the end of a must uplifting line starting from the bottom zone of the tank. The nozzle is sustained by the lower portion of a first tubular member rotating with respect to the tank (1) about a first axis and is itself rotating with respect to said first tubular member about a second axis that is distant from the first axis.
Patent EP-1541407-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NISHINA MITSUHIRO
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2003-03-31
Granted: 2012-04-18
Abstract: A controller comprises a rotary electric machine (1) that forms the motor of a vehicle; and a storage unit (10) composed of a plurality of capacitor modules (11), each composed of a set of a plurality of capacitor cells, and used as the main power source of the rotary electric machine (1). The controller further comprises a hybrid control unit (3) that comprises means for calculating the division voltage to each capacitor module unit; means for calculating the average value of the division voltages; and means for equalizing the division voltage based on the average value. The controller minimizes the variation in the voltages to be allocated to the modules, thus making full advantage of the capacity of the storage unit.
Patent EP-1531921-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JOHNSON BUSTER H R III
IPC: B01D39/14
Filed: 2003-03-24
Granted: 2011-11-23
Abstract: The invention described herein is drawn to a hollow cylindrical filter for use with a suction canister including a first portion having an open end and a first wall thickness, a second portion having a closed end and second wall thickness less than said first wall thickness, and an elongate central chamber having a substantially uniform diameter along its length. The filter is composed of a composite material including a porous plastic material and material adapted to increase the viscosity of a liquid coming into contact therewith. The filter is constructed to accommodate the changes associated with air flow velocity and shear force across the filter material as the fluid level in the canister rises, and automatically shuts off the vacuum to the interior environment of the suction canister. The invention also includes a filter system including such a filter in combination with a filter shield which accommodates the filter within and attaches to, or is alternatively integrated with, the underside of a suction canister lid.
Patent EP-1485224-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ENGLERT PETER
IPC: B23K1/20
Filed: 2003-02-25
Granted: 2008-02-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the fluxless soldering of aluminum, according to which a workpiece (1) is provided with a base material (2) containing an oxide film (3). Said oxide film (3) partly detaches from the base material (2) during heating.
Patent EP-1507576-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GIRONDI GIORGIO
IPC: B01D27/08
Filed: 2003-04-10
Granted: 2010-08-25
Abstract: A vehicle diesel fuel filter of the type comprising a fixed base within the vehicle engine compartment and a disposable part associated with the base and containing the filter cartridge, the disposable part being of prismatic form and being composed of two half-shells securely joined together to define a sealed compartment divided into two chambers by a prismatic filter plate, the disposable part being provided with means for its coupling to and release from the fixed part.
Patent EP-1467849-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AHLBORN NORBERT
IPC: B29C45/16
Filed: 2003-01-22
Granted: 2011-03-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an adhesive moulded body (1, 1') having an at least partially adhesive outer side (3, 3'), said moulded body being formed in a form tool (6), for example by means of an injection moulding method. According to the invention, an adhesive body (4, 4') or a semi-finished product of an adhesive body (4, 4') is produced, or said adhesive body (4, 4') and semi-finished product can be simultaneously produced. To this end, the tool (6) comprises two separable tool parts (7) and (9), two nozzles (9) and (10) ending in a form cavity (13). An adhesive (12) or a semi-finished adhesive product are sprayed onto the rear side of the film (14). A suitable plastic (11) is sprayed into the form cavity (13) by means of the nozzle (9), in order to form the base body (2'). The nozzle (10) enables the adhesive body (4') to be produced by means of injection moulding. The adhesive body (4') and the base body (2') are essentially simultaneously formed in this way, and both bodies (2') and (4') are interconnected. The inventive moulded body is preferably a component, for example for a motor vehicle.
Patent EP-1474216-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CZERWONKA RALF
IPC: A63H19/34
Filed: 2003-01-16
Granted: 2005-06-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a light signal device (10) for a model track, particularly a model train track, comprising a pedestal (12) provided with electrical connecting elements and a signal head (16) provided with electrical luminous elements (22) which are connected to a signal circuit (27) and a decoder decoding digital electrical control signals. In order to configure the inventive light signal device (10) such that a light signal can be copied as true to the original as possible, the signal circuit (27) and the decoder (26) are integrated into the signal head (16).
Patent EP-1647832-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MORI SHINICHIRO
IPC: G01S1/00
Filed: 2003-07-17
Granted: 2010-03-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de simulation d'un satellite GPS (système d'orientation géographique). Ce système acquière des données de navigation d'un satellite GPS en temps réel, génère un signal de simulation à partir d'un signal de sortie du satellite GPS et envoie ce signal à un récepteur GPS qui est une cible d'évaluation.
Patent EP-1527022-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHAUZY JULIEN
IPC: C02F3/12
Filed: 2003-08-05
Granted: 2006-03-08
Abstract: The procedure, comprising at least one solubilisation and one digestion stage, has a separating stage for the liquids and solids of solubilized sludge, with the liquid fraction issuing from it being at least partially subjected to a digestion stage before being sent to the upstream end of the biological treatment process. It also has an intermediate stage in which the solid fraction is solubilized, with thickening or dehydration stages prior to solubilisation of the sludge.  The thickening stage is carried out with the addition of a polymer, and the solubilisation includes at least one of the following stages: oxidizing thermal hydrolysis, non-oxidizing thermal hydrolysis, chemical hydrolysis, enzymatic hydrolysis, ultrasound treatment or grinding. The thermohydrolysis treatment is carried out at a temperature of about 175 deg C and a pressure of 15 bars for a period of about 30 mins. The oxidizing thermal hydrolysis is carried out using one of the following oxidizing agents: air, oxygen, oxygen-enriched air, hydrogen peroxide or ozone. The digestion stage can be aerobic or anaerobic.
Patent EP-1523869-B1 (EP)
Title: Processus pour creer des trous d'interconnexion dans des ensembles de circuits
Inventor: WANG ALAN E
IPC: H05K3/46
Filed: 2003-06-27
Granted: 2011-06-01
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de création d'orifices pour un ensemble circuit comprenant les étapes suivantes : a) appliquer une composition de revêtement fonctionnelle à un substrat, certaines parties ou l'ensemble étant conducteur électriquement, pour former un revêtement non durci sur celui-ci ; b) appliquer une réserve sur le revêtement non durci ; c) représenter par une image la réserve à des emplacements prédéterminés ; d) développer la réserve pour exposer des zones prédéterminées du revêtement non durci ; e) éliminer les zones exposées du revêtement non durci ; f) chauffer le substrat recouvert de l'étape e) à une température et pour une période suffisantes pour durcir ledit revêtement. L'invention concerne également un procédé de fabrication dudit ensemble circuit.
Patent EP-1556068-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HOLLANDER ERIC
IPC: A61K38/095
Filed: 2003-10-03
Granted: 2010-08-18
Abstract: Methods of treating certain behavioral characteristics associated with autism are provided. Additionally, methods of treating disorders associated with repetitive behaviors, social deficits and/or cognitive deficits are also provided. A therapeutic amount of oxytocin or oxytocin analogs, either alone or in combination, are administered to individuals demonstrating behavioral characteristics associated with autism or other disorders to reduce the severity of the debilitating behavior. In various aspects, characteristics such as deficit in social awareness or cognitive skills and repetitive behaviors are treated. Co-administration of oxytocin and/or oxytocin analogs with known psychopharmacologic agents is also provided. Advantageously, oxytocin and oxytocin analogs do not have deleterious effects with other drugs such that administration results in few side effects.
Patent EP-1556505-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FRIGERIO FRANCESCA
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2003-10-17
Granted: 2009-05-27
Abstract: This invention provides screening methods for agents effective in treating obestiy through specific inhibition of S6 kinase 1 activity. Also provided are methods of treating obesity by administering an effective amount of an inhibitor specific for S6 kinase 1.
Patent EP-1556153-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HARDER DAVID B
IPC: B01D27/06
Filed: 2003-10-07
Granted: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A fluid filter arrangement has a housing, a filter cartridge oriented within the housing, and a projection arrangement. The projection arrangement is oriented to space the filter cartridge from a wall of the housing in order to provide a fluid flow path between the filter cartridge and the housing wall. In some arrangements, the projection arrangement is part of an end cap. Embodiments of the projections include axial extensions, radial extensions, and angled extensions including both radial and axial components. Systems of use, methods of filtering, methods of making, and methods of servicing include arrangements of these types.
Patent EP-1569862-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHAEDE JOHANNES GEORG
IPC: B65H7/06
Filed: 2003-12-05
Granted: 2006-09-20
Abstract: The process comprises the following steps:  detection of the passage of an edge of the substrate by a first trigger, detection of the passage of said edge of the substrate at least at a first selected checkpoint on the substrate, control of the presence of the detection of the edge of the substrate at said at least first checkpoint between said detection by said triggers and generation of an integrity check failed message in the absence of the detection of the edge of the substrate at said checkpoint.  <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1527276-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TESCHNER WERNER
IPC: F02M61/10
Filed: 2003-04-29
Granted: 2006-12-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne une soupape d'injection de carburant pour moteurs à combustion, cette soupape comprenant un corps (1) dans lequel est disposé un pointeau (5) en forme de piston à l'intérieur d'un logement (3). Ledit logement (3) est délimité à son extrémité côté chambre de combustion par un siège (9) coopérant avec une surface d'étanchéité (7) formée sur le pointeau (5) de telle sorte que le déplacement longitudinal du pointeau (5) commande l'ouverture d'au moins un orifice d'injection (11) ménagé au niveau de l'extrémité du corps (1) côté chambre de combustion. L'invention se caractérise en ce que la surface d'étanchéité (7) et/ou le siège (9) de la soupape présentent des microcavités.
Patent EP-1530716-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GOODALL DAVID MURRAY
IPC: G01N27/447
Filed: 2003-08-15
Granted: 2006-11-02
Abstract: An optical assembly comprising a light source, at least one sample vessel and a detector. The detector comprises a plurality of detector locations and the vessel comprises a wall and core of relative shape and dimensions adapted to contain a sample for detection and to define at least two spatially separated transmitted light paths, a first wall path which enters and exits the vessel walls only, spatially separated from a second core path which enters and exits the vessel walls and additionally the vessel core. The spatially separated wall and core paths are coupled to individual detector locations on the detector, a module or clip-on device therefor. Methods for detection and uses of the optical assembly are also disclosed.
Patent EP-1437197-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MALONEY GERARD S
IPC: B24B41/06
Filed: 2000-03-01
Granted: 2006-07-19
Abstract: A resilient pneumatic annular sealing bladder (550) defines pneumatic radial zones (556,558). The zone (556) is attached to surface of wafer stop plate adjacent to interior cylindrical surface of retaining ring to receive and support wafer (113) at peripheral edge (557). The zone (558) extends between surface (562) of wafer stop plate and the wafer, when wafer is attached to polishing head (559). The wafer stop plate is operated during non-polishing period to stop wafer from flexing excessively from an applied vacuum force used to hold wafer to the polishing head during wafer loading and unloading operations. The pressurized fluids in respective pressurized pneumatic zones of sealing bladder, are adjusted to achieve predetermined pressures over front side surface of wafer. Independent claims are also included for the following: (a) air pressure applying method; (b) semiconductor wafer polishing method.
Patent EP-1522659-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ERRANI DEO
IPC: E05B47/06
Filed: 2004-10-06
Granted: 2010-02-24
Abstract: An electric lock with multiple-function spring (11), with a locking element, a decoding assembly for a code bearing component, a first actuation element connected to an internal handle, and a second actuation element connected to an external handle both coupled to the locking element by an electromechanical device; the second actuation element comprises a protruding stem (3) that ends with a rotating plate (4), a rotatable contrast plate (7) that rests freely on a rotatable sleeve (5) coupled to the locking element, the plates (4, 7) and the sleeve (5) being provided with respective notches (8); the electromechanical device has a motor (17) with a worm screw (14) on its shaft, a slider (9), coupled to the screw (14) through a spring (11) with one end (13) fixed on the lock body (2), the central portion (12) engaged on the slider (9), and the opposite end (13) accommodated between two crests (15) of the screw (14), and a coupling element (19) for entering notches (8) to couple plates and sleeve.
Patent EP-1527906-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TAYLOR CHRISTOPHER JOHNATHAN
IPC: B60B33/02
Filed: 2004-10-27
Granted: 2010-02-24
Abstract: A castor, including at least one castor wheel (12) mounted on a support member (14) for rotation about a wheel axis (18), a connection member (16) for connection of the castor to a body, the support member (14) being connected to the connection member for swivelling movement about a swivel axis which is substantially perpendicular to the wheel axis and off-set therefrom, braking means (50) for inhibiting rotation of the wheel(s) relative to the support member; and holding means (35,38,60) for holding the support member (14) relative to the connection member (16) so as to inhibit swivelling therebetween, wherein the castor includes actuating means having an actuating member (32) moveable from a starting position in a first direction to cause the braking means (50) and the holding means (35,38,60) to be brought into operation, and wherein the movement of the actuating member (32) is used to operate the braking means (50) is substantially unaffected by operation of the holding means.
Patent EP-1541107-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WIELS BERNHARD
IPC: B60P1/43
Filed: 2004-12-10
Granted: 2012-02-08
Abstract: A rectangular recess (15) is provided close to one of the doors of a bus or a tram suitable for the insertion of a rectangular housing (14) containing a folding ramp. Either the longitudinally positioned support bar (18) is first removed and inserted into its prior space in an appropriate lower position and fixed by welding or a new bar (18) is inserted as required. When a person in a wheelchair approaches the vehicle the ramp can be pulled out offering a slightly inclined platform for a safe entering of the bus or tram.
Patent EP-1547514-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TAKANO MASAYUKI
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2004-12-22
Granted: 2008-08-06
Abstract: A first balloon (42) is fitted to an insertion section (12) of an endoscope (14), and the insertion section (12) is fixed to an intestinal canal (90) by inflating the first balloon (42). The insertion assisting tool (70) covers the insertion section (12), and is pushed to a tip end portion (46) side along the insertion section (12). When the insertion assisting tool (70) is pushed to the limit state, an indicator (100) provided at a surface of the insertion section (12) appears, and the limit state can be recognized.
Patent EP-1498703-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MURPHY MORGAN D
IPC: G01G19/414
Filed: 2004-07-02
Granted: 2010-03-17
Abstract: A frame-based occupant weight estimation apparatus for a vehicle seat includes a compliant linkage assembly that translates vertically applied seat loads to a horizontal plane, where the horizontal forces are measured by a set of force sensors. A compliant member, which may be a spring or a linkage arm, preloads the force sensors to enable off-loading detection, and an overload device securely anchors the seat to the vehicle floor without interfering with normal load measurement.
Patent EP-1506765-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GIROUD FRANCK
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 2004-08-10
Granted: 2007-07-25
Abstract: Cosmetic composition (A) comprises, in a medium, at least one cosmetically active agent (I) and particles (B) consisting mainly of a metal and stabilized by treatment with at least one protective colloid, i.e. a comb polymer (X) comprising a main chain and attached side chains. (B) are not larger than 500 nm. An independent claim is also included for (B) where these comprise a metal core (B1) and a solid coating (B2).
Patent EP-1633155-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ADAMS NEIL P
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2004-09-03
Granted: 2007-04-04
Abstract: A system and method for generating a security indicator on a display of a computing device (e.g. a mobile device), to indicate when the computing device is in a secure state while locked. A determination is made (e.g. by a data protection system) as to whether at least some of the secure data stored on the computing device can be decrypted by any applications on the computing device, while the computing device is in the locked state. An icon or other identifier can be displayed to indicate that the secure state has been attained. In one embodiment, the secure state is considered to have been attained, if it is determined that all tickets that have been issued to applications on the computing device while the computing device was unlocked have been released, and any decrypted encryption keys that may be used to decrypt the secure data have been deleted.
Patent EP-1484601-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PHELAN ANDREW PETER
IPC: G01N21/59
Filed: 2004-05-25
Granted: 2009-02-04
Abstract: An assay result reading device for reading the result of an assay performed using a test strip, the device comprising: a light source or sources, said light source(s) emitting light incident upon at least two, spatially separated zones of the test strip; and a photodetector which detects light emanating from each of the two said zones; in a further aspect is disclosed an assay result reading device for reading the result of an assay performed using a test strip, the device comprising: at least one light source incident upon a zone of the test strip; and at least two photodetectors both of which are able to detect some of the light emanating from the zone of the test strip illuminated by the light source.
Patent EP-1503482-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CARRIOT PASCAL
IPC: F16D65/28
Filed: 2004-07-06
Granted: 2008-09-17
Abstract: The brake has a brake disc turning with a motor shaft, and a core (7) movable with respect to a case. An electromagnet maintains the core in a deviated position and a spring brings the core to a braking position. A locking unit (27) maintains the core in the deviated position and is moved with respect to the case, by an electrical actuator, between locking and inactive positions so that the core is in braking position. An independent claim is also included for an electrical motor with a brake.
Patent EP-1614355-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PRESTINI LUIGI
IPC: A23C19/09
Filed: 2004-07-09
Granted: 2006-09-27
Abstract: Method for the preparation of a crumbly, and expanded dairy product, comprising the steps of subjecting a hard cheese with a humidity content lower than or equal to 45% to a microwave treatment until a crumbly and expanded product with a humidity content lower than 15% is obtained, which is subjected to immediate cooling with dry air at 4-10°C, wherein the starting hard cheese is finely divided.
Patent EP-1644484-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KREMER BERND KARL FRIEDRICH
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2004-01-09
Granted: 2008-09-17
Abstract: The invention relates to cells of monocytic origin suitable for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases associated with disturbed self-tolerance, in particular autoimmune diseases and allergies, and to pharmaceutical preparations containing these cells. The cells are autologous in relation to the patient to whom they are to be administered. The invention further relates to a process for the generation and/or, propagation of autologous regulatory T cells.
Patent EP-1588733-B1 (EP)
Inventor: OISHI HIDETO
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2004-01-30
Granted: 2012-03-14
Abstract: 経皮的に体内にアプローチするためのルートを安全、確実に確保するための用具、より具体的には穿刺針等で穿刺しても直ちに破裂しないバルーンを的として使用することが可能であると共にそのバルーンを保持したチューブに内視鏡を装着したり挿入して使用できるようにした内視鏡装備型の穿刺用バルーンを提供すること。後端に内視鏡装着部を備えた薄肉の本体チューブ1において、その表面にバルーン2が設置されており、バルーン2内と気液流通的に連通する分岐チューブ4が本体チューブ1に設置され、更にその分岐チューブ4の後端には接続用のコネクター5が付設されており、前記バルーン2を穿刺針12により穿刺したとき、直ちに破裂することなくバルーン2内の液体を吸引することで初めてバルーン2が収縮するまで内腔を確保できるように形成した。